POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher Michael Meyers has published research findings that conclude there is a significantly lower injury rate for collegiate men’s soccer athletes playing on FieldTurf, a type of artificial turf, versus playing on natural grass.

Students to Unveil Idaho State University History Book at Dec. 5 Reception

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Instructional Design and Technology Ph.D. candidate Rick Richardson is investigating the use of topographic maps to teach spatial thinking skills and measure the total amount of participants’ mental effort, known as cognitive load.

ISU 2016 Angel Tree Project seeks gift donors for children of ISU students in need

Idaho State University to host Philosophy for the Public lecture series Dec. 1

POCATELLO – James Norris, adjunct instructor of philosophy at Idaho State University, will present “A Plato Paper: The Problem with Philosopher-Kings” at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the College Market in Pocatello.

Idaho State-Civic Symphony to present holiday classic concert “Joy to the World: an ISU Christmas” on Dec. 9 and 10

POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will join the Idaho State University Camerata Choirs and ISU Choirs to present the “Joy to the World: an ISU Christmas” concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Idaho State University invites members of the public to share feedback and comments regarding the 2018-2022 University Strategic Plan’s proposed vision statement. The proposed vision statement will guide University decisions for the next five years.

Idaho State University emerita professor Susan Swetnam publishes eighth book about Christmas traditions

POCATELLO – Christmas is coming, but retired English Professor Susan Swetnam wants people to slow down and embrace Advent, the season that has preceded Christmas in Christian churches from the sixth century through today. For this reason, she recently published her eighth book, “A Season of Little Sacraments, Christmas Commotion/Advent Grace” with Liturgical Press of Collegeville, Minnesota.

POCATELLO – Beginning Nov. 30, Idaho State University will use the Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) placement exam as its newest and primary assessment tool for placing students into mathematics classes.

Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters announces remaining November events

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will present five concerts and six art exhibits through the remainder of November. More information on the events can be found at isu.edu/cal or by contacting Melissa Lee at bohnmeli@isu.edu or 282-1404.

POCATELLO — Dylan Childress, a senior majoring in art at Idaho State University, won a $1,000 prize for his winning holiday card design that will appear on the front of ISU’s official 2016 holiday greeting card.

Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present magical production of “Narnia”

POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will perform a musical adaptation of the magical story “Narnia” on Dec. 1, 3, 5, 9 and 10 in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

ISU Human Performance Lab interns make headway in their research efforts

POCATELLO – Idaho State University career path interns in the Sport Science and Physical Education Department are making headway completing research on a variety of projects, testing athletic psychological and physical skills to pain coping skills.

Idaho State University’s College of Education to honor Educators, Faculty at Celebrating Excellence Event Nov. 16

The College of Education will hold its fourth annual Celebrating Excellence event on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 p.m- 7:30 p.m. in the College of Education (COE) Auditorium on the ISU Pocatello campus.

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC) program hosted a cyber security competition Nov. 12, that attracted 10 teams from universities throughout the mountain region.

Idaho State University Tree Lighting Festival set Nov. 29

ISU College of Arts and Letters prepares for fourth annual New Year’s Eve Gala

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters is preparing for its fourth annual New Year’s Eve Gala to support student scholarships on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC) program is hosting a cyber security competition that continues through Nov. 12, attracting 10 teams from universities throughout the mountain region.

Idaho State University’s TRiO office receives new grant for Educational Opportunity Center for non-traditional students

POCATELLO – About 1,000 adults in five counties across south-central Idaho will be given access to further “access and opportunity to higher education” by Idaho State University’s new five-year, $1.2 million TRiO grant for an Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).

Idaho State University professor Jon Armstrong releases new album “Burnt Hibiscus” produced by Orenda Records

Idaho State University, Australian Company Clarity Pharmaceuticals to expand research and commercial applications of Copper-67 medical isotope to fight cancer

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Idaho Accelerator Center (IAC) and Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a Sydney, Australia, radiopharmaceutical company, have signed a memorandum of understanding to officially launch joint development of commercial applications of the medical isotope Copper 67 produced at the IAC.

ISU’s concert series ‘Season of Note’ will feature Wynonna and the Big Noise Nov. 19

POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s 2016-17 ‘Season of Note’ concert series will feature five-time Grammy winner and New York Times best-selling author, Wynonna Judd and her band The Big Noise at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

ISU’s November Career Path Intern of the Month is Daniel Ortiz

Gov. Otter, ICOM founders and Idaho State University president place flags to mark site of proposed medical school; unveil building rendering

MERIDIAN, Idaho— Founders of the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) unveiled an architectural rendering of the medical school building and marked the construction site with flags during a news conference Nov. 8 at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center.

Transgender Day of Remembrance events set Nov. 15-16

Grand opening set Nov. 12 for new wildfire exhibit at Idaho Museum of Natural History

POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will have a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12. featuring onsite fire engines and activities for its newest exhibit “Living with Fire.”

EPA selects Idaho State University political science Chair Donna Lybecker to National Advisory Committee

POCATELLO – Due to her expertise on international border environmental issues, Idaho State University political science Professor and Chair Donna Lybecker has been selected to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Advisory Committee.

Idaho State University Japan Night scheduled Nov. 12

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host its annual Japan Night on Nov. 12 in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom. Japan Night will celebrate Japanese culture with traditional Japanese cuisine and performances.

Idaho State University recognized for offering top four-year radiology technician program

SAN FRANCISCO – Idaho State University‘s four year degree program for radiology technicians has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by The Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org).

Idaho State University recognized for offering top four-year beauty cosmetology program

SAN FRANCISCO – Idaho State University‘s four year degree program for beauty cosmetology has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by The Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org).

Idaho State University to host second Humanities Café on Nov. 3, collecting donations for refugees

POCATELLO -- Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will hold its second Humanities Café of the year on Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westside Players Theater, 1009 S. 2nd Ave. Pocatello.

Idaho State University history professor Paul Sivitz develops map representing Philadelphia in the 18th century

POCATELLO – Idaho State University history Professor Paul Sivitz recently developed a map with Montana State University professor Billy G. Smith that is currently on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Idaho State University’s diversity events scheduled in November

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center and Gender Resource Center are sponsoring a variety of free, public events discussing diversity in November including four scheduled Nov. 1-4.

2017 Idaho State Business Leader of the Year award nominations due by Nov. 11

Idaho State University welcomes the Metropolitan Opera Nov. 5

POCATELLO – Idaho State University will once again host the Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Country star Suzy Bogguss excited to return to Pocatello for Oct. 27 concert at Stephens Center

POCATELLO – Country star Suzy Bogguss, who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Idaho State University, said she’s excited about returning to Pocatello to share songs from her new album and older favorites.

POCATELLO – “What Makes a Great Salmon River” presented by noted ecologist Jack Stanford is the topic of the annual Idaho State University G.W. Minshall Lecture Series in Ecology at 4 p.m. Oct. 27 in Room 10 of the ISU Lecture Center (Building No. 67 on ISU maps).

The ISU Society of Physics Students, Kiwanis Club of Pocatello and the ISU physics department will host a Haunted Science Laboratory exhibit open to the public on Oct. 29, from 4 to 9 p.m. at 300 North Fifth Ave. at the corner of North Fifth Ave. and East Lander in Pocatello.

ISU College of Education faculty lead coding and robotics workshop for elementary teachers

“Relationships Should Not Be Scary” – Sen. Mike Crapo to hold Violence Against Women Act Conference at ISU on Oct. 31

POCATELLO – U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and community members will hold a Violence Against Women Act panel discussion and news conference on Monday, Oct. 31, in Idaho State University Rendezvous Complex Conference Suites A, B and C from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Astrophysicist, NASA scientist and best-selling author Jeffrey Bennett will deliver the talk “Global Warming Demystified: The Science. The Consequences, and the Solutions (and why conservatives and liberals can all agree)” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Idaho State University.

POCATELLO – A free public debate, monitored by Sean Illing of vox.com. on the topic “Eliminating the Electoral College in Favor of a Popular Vote for President” will held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Middle Fork Salmon River Suite.

ISU faculty showcase of scholarly and creative works set Nov. 9

Idaho State University debaters place as semi-finalists in Oregon tournament

POCATELLO – Idaho State University freshmen debaters Nick Grunig and Nate Mortimer broke into the semi-finals and had a top-five showing in a 28-team Open Division at the British Parliamentary debate tournament hosted by Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

POCATELLO – Visitors to the Idaho Museum of Natural History will have the chance to meet and learn about some fascinating creatures as part of its “Creepy, Crawly Critters” Family Fun Day program running from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22.

Idaho State University English professor Matthew Levay to give colloquium

POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host a colloquium on Oct. 21 with Matthew Levay and his talk “Never-Ending Stories: Modernism and the Aesthetics of Serial Form.” The colloquium will be held at 4 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building Room

Idaho State University physical therapy students spent 16 days working in Guatemala in summer 2016

Blue Cross of Idaho awards Idaho State University grant to help screen for traumatic brain injury

Adults screened for traumatic brain injury through Idaho State University’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program will be eligible for $50 vouchers for additional treatment, thanks to a $500 grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health.

POCATELLO – The annual Pocatello Ski Swap will be held Oct. 28-29 at Idaho State University in the Pond Student Union Ballroom and the annual Warren Miller ski movie will be show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in Frazier Hall.

Idaho Virtual Museum has gone live offering digital access to Idaho Museum of Natural History treasures

POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History and the Informatics Research Institute at Idaho State University have teamed up to bring the natural history of Idaho to the world via the Virtual Museum of Idaho, accessible on the internet.

Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House at ISU-Meridian set for Oct. 20

Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the Meridian campus, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and the Pharmacy Open House, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7:30 p.m.

Idaho State University will induct five into Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 22

Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present psychological thriller “The Turn of the Screw”

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the psychological thriller “The Turn of the Screw” on Oct. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 just in time for Southeast Idaho residents to get ready for Halloween.

POCATELLO- Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host a taiko Japanese drumming demonstration and lecture by renowned taiko performer, Kenny Endo, on Oct. 21 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at ISU’s Frazier Hall Auditorium.

ISU’s October Career Path Intern of the Month is senior Alan Carlson

Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House set for Oct. 20 at ISU-Meridian

Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the Meridian campus, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and the Pharmacy Open House, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7:30 p.m.

Idaho State University to present 31st annual Choral Invitational Concert on Oct. 15

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Music will present the 31st annual Choral Invitational Festival Concert on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Idaho Central Credit Union to sponsor ISU International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition team for the next three years

Students at Idaho State University’s College of Business will be able to compete in the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition for the next three years, thanks to a generous donation from Idaho Central Credit Union.

Idaho State University teams up with Boise State University, NASA to assess socioeconomic impact of NASA/ISU wildfire recovery program

Researchers at Idaho State University, Boise State University and NASA are teaming up to try to determine the economic and social impacts of a wildfire recovery geographic information systems (GIS) program, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the NASA Applied Science Program.

Idaho State University Department of English and Philosophy to host book launch for faculty members Jennifer Fuller and Jessica Winston

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host a book launch for faculty members Jennifer Fuller and Jessica Winston on Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the loft of the Portneuf Valley Brewery.

Idaho State University and College of Western Idaho launch Bengal Bound program for CWI transfer students

NAMPA —College of Western Idaho freshmen Aaron Siler, 24, and Andrea Conejo, 18, were greeted by a wave of orange and black as they strolled through the second-floor atrium of the community college’s Academic Building on Sept. 29.

Film showing of 'Salmon: Running the Gauntlet' is set Oct. 13 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History

Bessie Katsilometes retires from Idaho State University after three decades; ISU School of Nursing Dean Miki Goodwin to serve as interim

Bessie Katsilometes, Ph.D., retired Sept. 16 from Idaho State University after 30 years of service, most recently as associate vice president of university programs at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center.

Graduate Programs and Health Professions Fair set Oct. 5 at Idaho State University

POCATELLO – Those who have considered getting a master’s or doctoral degree now have a chance to get all their questions answered and look at what opportunities are available to them at the upcoming Graduate Programs and Health Professions Fair at Idaho State University.

Idaho State University to host 55th Annual Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture Conference

POCATELLO – Foreign language teachers from across the state will travel to Idaho State University to attend the 55th Annual Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture Conference on Oct. 6 and 7 in the Pond Student Union.

“7,003 Days – 21 Years in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness” topic of Sept. 29 seminar

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s biological sciences department will host a seminar on Sept. 29 titled “7,003 Days - 21 Years in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness” at 4 p.m. in Lecture Center 10 in the ISU Gale Life Sciences Building.

Student Global Leadership Program features leadership seminars and a 13-day European trip in May 2017

POCATELLO – The Student Global Leadership Program (SGLP) at Idaho State University is a series of leadership seminars that culminates in an opportunity for students to embark on an adventure of a lifetime – a 13-day trip to Europe.

Idaho State University and College of Western Idaho to launch Bengal Bound program for CWI transfer students

Guaranteed admission to Idaho State University after successfully completing an associate degree and application-fee waivers are two benefits of Bengal Bound, a new program designed to encourage Idaho community college students to continue their education at ISU.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Idaho State University assistant professor Kirk Hevener a $415,000 grant that may one day lead to the discovery of a new drug to battle the deadly intestinal bacteria Clostridium difficile.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Pinyon Jay Press will host visiting artist Jessica Spring on Sept. 29. Spring has been a letterpress printer since 1989 when she learned how to set real metal type.

POCATELLO – When it comes to artificial turf, there’s a simple, but firm analysis related to injuries that Idaho State University researcher Michael Meyers has documented: the greater the weight of the infill used with artificial turf, the fewer the injuries.

Idaho State University holiday card contest open to students; top prize is $1,000, entry deadline is Oct. 11

Idaho Conference on Health Care and Thomas Geriatric Symposium set Sept. 30 in Pocatello and Meridian

The 29th Annual Idaho Conference on Health Care and the 9th Annual Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium will be held Friday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Idaho State University in two locations; Pocatello and at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center.

I Love ISU Scholarship Campaign Raises $230,748

Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to perform rock musical “Next to Normal”

Students at Idaho State University will combine their talents in both music and theatre for the production of “Next to Normal” on Sept. 23, 24, 29, 30 and Oct. 1 in the Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

34th annual I Love ISU activities peak Sept. 12-15

POCATELLO – 2016 I Love ISU efforts to raise money for Idaho State University scholarships and other support will reach their peak Sept. 12-15 as teams in Pocatello will be reaching out to Gate City, Chubbuck, Blackfoot and American Falls communities.

Idaho State University begins statewide Community Health Worker training

Idaho State University, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, is offering training, statewide, for Community Health Workers or CHWs.

Idaho State Civic Symphony 2016-2017 season preview and highlights

POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will open its 2016-17 season with guest bassoonist John Clouser on Sept. 23 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Idaho State University researcher Mark Austin seeks clues for combating depression and suicide

The facts related to suicide and its incidence in Idaho are staggering, among them, Idaho is ranked sixth in the nation in suicide rates and Idaho State University researcher Mark Austin wants to do more to understand this problem and how it relates to major depression.

Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Services Center will host a 9/11 community commemoration on Sept. 11 at Holt Arena and Cadet Field from 3 to 8 p.m.

Idaho State University TRiO Services receives new $1.25 million grant to better serve eighth- to 12th-grade students in southern Idaho

POCATELLO – About 500 more eighth- through 12th-grade students in southern Idaho will be served “to go to and through post-secondary education” by Idaho State University’s new five-year, $1.25-million TRiO Grant for its Educational Talent Search program.

POCATELLO – Informational meetings for the Student Global Leadership Program will be held Sept. 13 and 14 for students interested in enrolling for an opportunity to travel to Spain and Portugal in May.

Idaho State University Homecoming week begins with the Bengal Street Party on Sept. 19

POCATELLO – To kick-off Homecoming week Idaho State University and Kind Community will host the Bengal Street Party on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in the center of the ISU campus on Sept. 19 from 5 to 10 p.m.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Student Activities Board will celebrate a variety of student Homecoming events on the theme “Strength in Stripes” Sept. 19-24, concluding with the Homecoming football game at 2:35 p.m. in the Holt Arena on Sept 24.

Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Service Center is being recognized by the Idaho State Journal’s full-length documentary, "A Veteran's Sanctuary — ISU's Commitment to Those Who've Served” that will premiere Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room

Idaho State University biomedical research students participate in summer INBRE program, take classes in arts to help with communication

POCATELLO – Idaho State University undergraduate students participating in the National Institutes of Health funded IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program this summer had the opportunity to take immersive art classes guided by ISU faculty.

Images from the Idaho Technical Institute, University of Idaho-Southern Branch and Idaho State College now available online at ISU Oboler Library

Idaho State University’s Special Collections and Archives now features three new digital collections of images from the period when ISU was the Idaho Technical Institute (1915-1927), the University of Idaho-Southern Branch (1927-1947) and Idaho State College (1927-1963).

ISU College of Business Professional Development Week set Sept. 6 – 9

The Idaho State University College of Business is excited to announce the events of the annual Professional Development Week 2016 that are for Idaho State University students. The events are as follows:

ISU President Arthur C. Vailas shares successes at annual State of the University address

POCATELLO – At his annual State of the University address Aug. 31, Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas said campus improvements, breakthroughs in research and increased recruitment efforts are just a few of the successes ISU has seen this year.

Kasiska family honored for decades of contributions to health care education at Idaho State University

Accounting Professor Ken Merkley from Cornell University to give talk at ISU College of Business

POCATELLO – Ken Merkley, an assistant professor of accounting at Cornell University in New York, will give a talk on his research and other topics at the Idaho State University College of Business at noon Sept. 16 in the Business Administration Building Room 403.

Pocatello, Idaho - A Smithsonian traveling exhibition on all things water in America, titled “Water/Ways,” opens Sept. 3 and runs until Oct. 16 at Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University.

Idaho State University Jensen Grand Concert Hall receives audio system, lighting upgrades to the tune of more than $500,000

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s state-of-the-art Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall has received Martin Audio sound system and LED lighting upgrades to the tune of more than $500,000.

Idaho State University annual Graduate Art Exhibition to open in the John B. Davis Gallery Aug. 30, runs through Sept. 16

Idaho State University Department of Art creates new Digital Lab for students

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Art is starting the 2016-17 school year on a good note by opening a digital studio lab for its current art students. The lab will help students receive more modern instruction and technological training in their art degrees.

POCATELLO – Entering its 34th year, I Love ISU will feature teams of community members and Idaho State University faculty and staff making calls to residents of Southeast Idaho to raise ISU scholarship funds Sept. 7 in Idaho Falls and Sept 12-15 from Pocatello.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University and Center for Advanced Energy Studies researcher Haiming Wen, working with collaborators at the Idaho National Laboratory, has received a $500,000 grant to improve the strength and irradiation resistance of metals used in nuclear reactors.

Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas to deliver annual State of the University Address Aug. 31 at Stephens Center

POCATELLO – Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas will deliver the President’s Annual State of the University Address at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Joseph C. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher Haiming Wen, working with three collaborators at the Idaho National Laboratory, has received a $500,000 grant to improve the strength and irradiation resistance of metals used in nuclear reactors.

Idaho State University students to capture Bengal experience in book

Idaho State University hosts event on teaching difficult topics in the classroom

POCATELLO – In an era when “trigger warnings,” indications of potentially disturbing course content, are becoming routine on syllabi, how can teachers rigorously and thoughtfully address sensitive topics such as sexual violence, grief or racial discrimination in their classrooms

Idaho State University Spanish for the Health Professions program helps Snake River High School students receive college credits

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Spanish for the Health Professions major program started in 2014, and is already making strides in the Pocatello and surrounding communities. In addition to ISU students taking classes in the program, students at Snake River High School rece

POCATELLO – The 35th annual Idaho State University Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) Pig Out, a dinner and fundraiser for CW HOG, will be held Sept. 17, in Lower Ross Park Pavilion in Pocatello.

David Munson selected as ISU Career Path Intern of the Month

ISU LEAD Center holds variety of events for New Student Orientation

POCATELLO – A presentation by Pocatello Police Chief Scott Marchand was among the highlights of a variety of events held and planned this week at Idaho State University as part of the New Student Orientation program.

Idaho State University pianist performs in world-renowned Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University pianist Natalia Lauk recently returned from the Washington International Piano Festival in Washington, D.C., where she had the opportunity to to perform in the world-renowned Kennedy Center.

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will host a reception for artists Ginger Kramer and Bernadette Regnier on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the library’s art exhibit area.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Homecoming 2016 “Strength in Stripes” will celebrate a variety of alumni events Sept. 22-24, culminating with the Homecoming Parade at 9:30 a.m. and football game at 2:35 p.m. in Holt Arena on Sept. 24.

ISU New Students March through the Arch Aug. 21

Idaho State Board of Education approves long-term lease for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center

MERIDIAN – The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved a 40-year lease for the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) located at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center at a regularly scheduled board meeting Aug. 11 in Pocatello.

Registration is open for the Idaho State University 2016 Homecoming Parade that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24. Parade entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. After this date a $50 late fee applies. No entries will be accepted after noon on Friday, Sept. 16.

POCATELLO - Idaho State University students will again have a chance to win great prizes and enjoy free food, music and a variety of booths and entertainment during the seventh annual Welcome Back Orange and Black from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22 in Old Town Pocatello.

Idaho State University’s new Holt Arena video board almost online; American Falls High School gets old scoreboard

POCATELLO – The new, $500,000 video board donated by the Idaho Potato Commission is almost online at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena, and, due to the efforts of an enterprising student, American Falls High School will receive the dome’s old scoreboard.

Idaho State Board of Education approves Woodworth-Ney as Idaho State University’s first executive vice president

National Institutes of Health grant helps Idaho State University Groome Neuroscience Lab study disease, train students

POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher James Groome is studying mutated human proteins to help understand and fight a variety of diseases such as epilepsy, while at the same time training ISU students to become the type of scientists to carry-on this work.

ISU professors conducting survey to gauge how fish and fishing in Greater Yellowstone ecosystem are perceived

POCATELLO – Idaho State University political science Professors Donna Lybecker and Mark McBeth want to know how anglers and the public feel about fish and fishing in the Southeast Idaho region of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

Idaho State University political science alumna Holly Kartchner honored as an American Lawyers Alliance Teacher of the Year

NASA funds science-based internships for high school girls at Idaho Museum of Natural History

POCATELLO – The NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (NASA ISGC) has generously funded a pilot intern program for young women in the Idaho Virtualization Lab (IVL), a research group within the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University.

Idaho State University announces ‘A Season of Note’ concert series lineup; season tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 5

POCATELLO - Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2016-17 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

Finance VP James Fletcher taking personal leave from University

Idaho State University Vice President for Finance and Administration James A. Fletcher has taken personal leave. President Arthur C. Vailas made the announcement Monday morning to staff in the Office of Finance and Administration.

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations are pleased to announce the 2016 Homecoming Award recipients and the Class of 2016 Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2016-17 season

POCATELLO – From the classic productions of “Narnia” and “Much Ado About Nothing” to the powerful rock musical “Next to Normal,” the Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance has put together a great array of performances for the 2016-2017 season.

Idaho State University and Grand Teton National Park team up to create new 3-D imagery and documentation of Native American artifacts

POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers are working with Grand Teton National Park and various tribes to better document about 50 Native American artifacts from the park’s David T. Vernon Collection and create digital 3-D visualizations of them.

Idaho State University student Shelby Rae Murdock places second at National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest

POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Shelby Rae Murdock recently placed second in the Young Adult Division at the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival in Weiser, Idaho. The Young Adult Division is for fiddlers aged 18-36.

POCATELLO – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has again recognized a geographic information system (GIS)-based wildfire recovery and decision-support program developed by Idaho State University and NASA.

Idaho State University Professor Colden Baxter elected president of Society for Freshwater Science

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Professor of Biological Sciences Colden Baxter has been elected president of the Society of Freshwater Science, the premiere international organization of scientists focused on freshwater ecosystems.

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Art and the School of Performing Arts received grants from the F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation to support guest artists and directors in the fall semester.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University anthropology professor Katherine Reedy recently received a $331,126 grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Office of Subsistence Management to study subsistence in communities on Alaska’s lower peninsula.

Idaho State University adds more beauty to campus

POCATELLO— Idaho State University landscapers have planted hundreds of new trees and thousands of plants on campus to create a more welcoming feel.
Other new changes include creating a tiered planter area and another new berm.

POCATELLO – The third annual Idaho State University Summer Institute for Piano and Strings starts on Monday, June 20. It will be a full week of concerts, seminars, focus classes, chamber music, coaching, crafts, contra dancing and music history and theory.

Community meeting set June 23 with the Pocatello Police Department and the LGBTQ community

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Gender Resource Center and the Pocatello Police Department will host a community conversation at 6 p.m. on June 23 in the Middle and North Fork Rooms of the Pond Student Union on the ISU campus.

Idaho State University psychology Professor Maria Wong named to NIH grant review panel

POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology Professor Maria Wong in the College of Arts and Letters has received an invitation from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to serve as a member of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms of Emotion, Stress, and Health (MESH) study section.

ISU physics to offer water rocket festival June 25-26 at Kiwanis breakfast

POCATELLO – Students and faculty of the Idaho State University Department of Physics will offer a free water rocket workshop in Tydeman Park at Eighth Avenue and East Young Street in Pocatello from 10 a.m. to noon June 25-26.

Mars exploration, volcanology, high-tech science on display at Arco, Craters of the Moon at NASA, NSF, ISU Community Day

ARCO – Scores of participants learned about everything from how Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is being used as a laboratory for exploring Mars to how volcanoes explode at a Community Day held in Arco and at Craters of the Moon on June 16.

American Association of University Women seeks book donations for September book sale fundraiser

POCATELLO – The Pocatello Branch of the American Association of University Women is seeking book donations in preparation for its annual used book sale fundraiser to be held in September in the foyer of Reed Gym.

POCATELLO— Áine Ni Shuilleabhain, from County Kerry in Southwest Ireland, has been matched with Idaho State University through the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program and will begin her teaching this fall.

Idaho State University switches to RAVE Guardian System for campus safety

POCATELLO – To better serve its campus community in today’s digital world, Idaho State University has removed its blue light phones and implemented the use of a smart phone app that serves as a mobile duress button and virtual safety escort.

ISU and St. Luke’s Health Systems partner to foster research

Idaho State University’s Lynn Bohecker is passionate about research.
She relishes the thrill of being on the ground floor of a breakthrough or on the front lines of scientific literature that can help the medical community improve patient care.

Idaho Museum of Natural History is 'exposing' its collections

Idaho State University names Lyle Castle Interim Dean of College of Science and Engineering

POCATELLO – Lyle Castle, who most recently has served as Idaho State University vice provost, has been appointed the interim dean for the ISU College of Science and Engineering by Laura Woodworth-Ney, vice president and provost for the ISU Office for Academic Affairs.

Come tour NASA Mission Control: Community Day on June 16 to Highlight NASA/Idaho State University research at Craters of the Moon, features family activities

Staff from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Park Service and Idaho State University will host a community day for the public and media on June 16 in Arco and at Craters of the Moon National Monument to highlight research taking place at the park.

POCATELLO — Leif Tapanila, director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University, has created a summer programming series beginning June 11 aimed to give families a creative avenue to learn about science and solve problems.

ISU’s Summer Concert Series and BBQ held Thursdays on the Quad

Idaho State University physics to host particle physics workshop June 6-10 to train secondary education teachers

POCATELLO – Secondary educations teachers from throughout the western United States are gathering at Idaho State University June 6-10 to learn about particle physics so they can better teach the fundamentals science to their students.

POCATELLO – As wildfire season approaches in Idaho and the Intermountain West, Idaho State University and NASA researchers continue to work on and improve a geographic information system (GIS)-based wildfire recovery and decision-support program.

Idaho State University-Meridian researchers will provide $100 in gift cards to children who complete a study to help determine how youngsters with language learning difficulties process and understand language.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology Professor Tera Letzring recently received a $406,358 grant from the National Science Foundation to study whether making accurate judgments of emotions helps people make accurate judgments of trait.

First class in Idaho State University/College of Idaho PA partnership to graduate May 21

Twenty years after earning her undergraduate degree in elementary education, Katrina Merrell decided to go back to school and start a new career—a decision that led her to a master’s program in physician assistant studies.

Idaho State University psychology Professor Joshua Swift to receive prestigious Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

POCATELLO- Idaho State University psychology professor Joshua Swift will receive the Early Career Award from the American Psychological Foundation and the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy this August.

Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters Liberal Arts High program showing success in first semester

ISU AVP for Marketing and Communications Stuart Summers honored as Accomplished Under 40 by Idaho Business Review

POCATELLO — Idaho State University Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Stuart Summers will be recognized at the 2016 Idaho Business Review’s “Accomplished Under 40” honorees reception and awards dinner June 23 in Boise.

Idaho State University Summer Theatre Program helps bring community and the university together; ‘Oliver!’ runs June 10-11, 16-18

Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters to host chess tournament on May 21

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will host a chess tournament on May 21 at the College Market, 604 S. Eighth Ave., in Pocatello. The tournament is open to anyone at any skill level or age.

Idaho State University graduate Juan Martinez selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship award

POCATELLO – American Falls native Juan Martinez, a recent graduate from the College of Arts and Letters at Idaho State University, was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Mexico slated to begin in August.

University statement in response to recent events

In response to recent allegations of a cover up and questions being raised about Idaho State University’s handling of these reports, we strongly deny these accusations. Any allegations that ISU is covering up reports regarding student safety and security are entirely false.

POCATELLO — The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Idaho State University student Alexia Brooke DeLeon, of Pocatello, for the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program (NBCC MFP).

Emergency response drill to be held at University Place in Idaho Falls on May 11 at 10 a.m.

IDAHO FALLS – An emergency response exercise will be held Wednesday, May 11, beginning at 10 a.m. on the Idaho State University campus in Idaho Falls at University Place. This will be in conjunction with the Idaho Falls Fire Department.

Idaho State University students raise money for Idaho Food Bank

POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology senior and Rugby Club member Nelson Wadman led the efforts to raise money for a cause he is passionate about, the Idaho Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program. Funds raised were more than $450.

ISU Professor Maria Wong advocates for “Stand for Science: Congress Must Support All Sciences”

POCATELLO—Maria Wong, psychology professor at Idaho State University, has been advocating for more sustained research funding for social and behavioral sciences on behalf of the American Psychology Association’s “Stand for Science: Congress Must Support All Sciences” campaign.

Idaho State University public relations students present Serve Idaho campaign to Lt. Gov. Brad Little at State Capitol Building

POCATELLO – Idaho State University public relations students travelled to the state capitol building in Boise to present a campaign they designed that educates students on the importance of volunteering as a tool to finding a career.

ISU conferred 2,538 degrees and certificates at 2016 commencement on May 7

Sixty-one high school students to graduate with Associate of Arts degrees from Idaho State University-Meridian

POCATELLO – Sixty-one high school students from Renaissance High School in Meridian will receive their Associate of Arts degrees in general studies during Idaho State University-Meridian’s graduation on May 9.

Idaho Museum of Natural History to raise funds for Discovery Center on May 5

POCATELLO — On May 5 the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University is raising funds to help improve scientific exploration and enhance a play area as part of the Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel Discovery Center.

Idaho Museum of Natural History to host “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats” photo exhibition

POCATELLO – A new photo exhibition opening May 28 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University, “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats,” depicts families from around the world and explores human kind’s oldest social activity: eating.

Jared Vineyard will earn ISU's first experimental psychology Ph.D.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Jared Vineyard will walk across the graduation stage next week as the first Ph.D. student to graduate in experimental psychology from ISU, and the first in his family to obtain an advanced degree.

Idaho State University graduates its first nursing Ph.D. student, Tamara Rose

From France to Russia to becoming an Outstanding Masters Student, Amanda Poitevin went around the world then to ISU to earn degree

POCATELLO – Idaho Falls native Amanda Poitevin has been around the world. From attending a small liberal arts college in Wellesley, Mass., to studying abroad in Paris, to teaching English in Russia, some might say that she has seen or done it all.

Idaho State Civic Symphony announces 2016-2017 schedule, season tickets on sale for current season ticket holders, general public on sale June 1

POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony has announced its 2016-17 concert schedule and season tickets are currently on sale for current season ticket holders. Season tickets for the general public will go on sale starting June 1.

Paper presented by ISU College of Business students, professor wins two awards at MBAA International Conference in Chicago

POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Business students Andrew Lyman and Travis Pattengale, both graduating this spring, along with management Professor Jie McCardle returned from the MBAA International Conference in Chicago in April with two Best Paper awards.

Idaho State University College of Business hosting a free busines luncheon May 17 in Twin Falls

TWIN FALLS – The Idaho State University College of Business will host a luncheon for the Twin Falls business community on Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 1 p.m. to introduce new ISU business courses that will be offered at the College of Southern Idaho.

Idaho State University Chamber Choir to tour through Britain

ISU Department of Mechanical Engineering students presented their senior design projects for the American Society of Mechanical Engineering

POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering presented their senior design projects at a meeting of the Idaho Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering.

POCATELLO – Mary Nies, director of nursing research at Idaho State University, will receive the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing 2016 Distinguished Nurse Alumna Award at a ceremony this May.

ISU College of Business MBA students take home two trophies from International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition in Anaheim

After hundreds of hours of work and two very intense days in competition in Anaheim, California, a team of Idaho State University Master of Business Administration brought home two trophies from the 52nd International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition held April 23-24.

Alex Boye to perform at Stephens Performing Arts Center on May 3

ISU Geosciences group recounts trip to the volcanic Caribbean Island Montserrat, featuring the ‘Pompeii of the West’

Chasing giant frogs, shooing iguanas out of the road and appearing on a national radio show were all part of a nine-day Idaho State University geosciences seminar held this spring on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, which features an active volcano.

Idaho State University Professor Beverly Ray attends White House Convening of Operation Educate the Educators

Idaho State University graduates March through the Arch May 6

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Graduate Salute March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 6 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building.

ISU student advertising team takes home first-place trophy from
National Student Advertising District Competition

Idaho State University will confer 2,538 degrees and certificates at 2016 Commencement on May 7

POCATELLO – A total of 2,411 graduates will receive 2,538 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 7 in Holt Arena.
One hundred twenty-three students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees.

Idaho State University Professor Alex Bolinger named Associated Students of ISU Faculty Member of the Year

ISU students present on April 25 about their work with Syrian and Afghanistan refugees in Macedonia

ISU Master of Public Health student Hayli Worthington and Master of Business Administration student Andrea Vicic took a trip to Macedonia to work with a Christian aid group called Agape to provide food and assistance to the stream of refugees from Syria and Afghanistan.

Idaho State University Wind Ensemble to go on tour across state

POCATELLO- The Idaho State University Wind Ensemble is currently on tour across Idaho including the College of Southern Idaho, Rocky Mountain High School and Eagle High School. They will finish the tour with a concert at ISU on April 23.

Idaho State University to offer archaeology field school in May

POCATELLO – This May anthropology students at Idaho State University will have the opportunity to participate at the 2016 archaeology field school, spending one month learning how to excavate, survey and record and identify artifacts.

Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to hold One-Act Competition April 22-23 for 17 High Schools

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will host 17 high schools participating in a one-act drama competition on Friday and Saturday April 22-23 in the L.E. and Thelma Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Idaho State University Outstanding Student Award winners announced

Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association proudly announce the 2016 ISU Outstanding Student Award recipients who will be honored at an awards ceremony April 27 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center and at Commencement on May 7 in Holt Arena.

Idaho State University have opportunity to create new musical version of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Musical’

Idaho State University students will have the opportunity to help create a new musical version of the “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Musical” during a weeklong workshop put on by actors, and artistic and music directors from Washington, Oregon, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

Aspiring artists have opportunity to create temporary sculptures along Portneuf River

POCATELLO—Laura Ahola-Young of Idaho State University and Hannah Sanger of the City of Pocatello are encouraging ISU students and community members to take part in creating temporary art sculptures along the Portneuf River.

Guest Professor Melanie Rutkowski to present at ISU on control of tumor progression by body’s microorganisms

POCATELLO — The Idaho State University biology sciences department has invited Melanie Rutkowski, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, to give a presentation on the interaction between the human body's microorganisms and tumor growth.

Idaho State students learn real-world business lesson when selling book about Garrett Freightlines

AT&T Idaho universities Tech Challenge for students extends application to June 5

POCATELLO—AT&T has presented a challenge to students attending Idaho universities and the winner of the challenge will receive $10,000. The deadline for entering the challenge has been extended to June 5.

ISU College of Business to offer in-person classes in Twin Falls fall 2016; informational events set April 25, May 4

TWIN FALLS – The Idaho State University College of Business will offer in-person courses on the College of Southern Idaho campus starting in the fall 2016 semester and will host informational sessions on April 25 and May 4 about these courses.

Idaho State University music faculty members to appear in performances across the state

POCATELLO – Diana Livingston Friedley and Geoffrey Friedley, music professors at Idaho State University, will be soloists with the Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra and the Magic Valley Chorale this month.

Idaho State University public relations students gain real-world experience while increasing Idaho volunteer efforts

POCATELLO – Idaho State University public relations students are teaming up with Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, to run a campaign educating students on the importance of volunteering as a tool to finding a career.

ISU’s Veteran and Military Appreciation Week runs April 18-22

Idaho State University’s Cosmetology Program and the School of Hair Styling Spring Extravaganza set April 18 at Pond Student Union Ballroom

POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Cosmetology Program and the School of Hair Styling have announced their annual Hair Show Extravaganza will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.

Logan Briggs named ISU April Career Path Intern of the Month

Charlie Daniels Band to share its hits with Pocatello April 16

POCATELLO—The Charlie Daniels Band will perform its hit songs including “The Devil Went to Georgia” and “The South’s Gonna Do It” at Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts Center April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

ISU faculty chamber music concert set April 20 at 7:30 p.m.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the last faculty chamber concert for the season featuring members of the Monarch Trio and mezzo soprano Kathleen Lane at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in Goranson Hall in the ISU Fine Arts Building.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the ISU Gender Resource Center will offer a Start Smart salary negotiation workshop geared towards women on April 19.

Idaho Museum of Natural History offers family fun events

Ramp Riot brings extreme sports to ISU’s Holt Arena

POCATELLO — Pocatello native and X-Games gold medalist Colton Satterfield is happy to call the second annual Ramp Riot the second largest extreme sports event in the United States and it will be hosted at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena at 7 p.m. April 15-16.

ISU College of Arts and Letters students gain real-world work experience by collaborating with local organizations

POCATELLO – Students attend college to receive an education to use in their future career, but Idaho State University Professor Karen Hartman believes that you must take your education one step further – gaining real world work experience.

Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present “Waiting for Godot”

POCATELLO – Students at Idaho State University will venture into absurdism with the performance of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” on April 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

ISU 2016 Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service set April 5

POCATELLO – Idaho State University and community members are invited to attend the 2016 Mayor’s day of recognition for AmeriCorps set April 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Aid for Friends conference room, 214 E. Center St.

ISU's Denim Days set April 20 at 6 p.m., features concert by Carolina Reapers

ISU Physics to host Science Olympiad set April 9

POCATELLO- Idaho State University’s Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Science Building on the corner of 8th Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus. Spectators are welcome.

Five Idaho State University faculty honored as 2016 Outstanding Master Teachers

Five Idaho State University faculty to receive 2016 Outstanding Public Service Awards

POCATELLO—Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2016 Outstanding Public Service awards. They will be honored at a reception held at Juniper Hills Country Club April 6 at 6 p.m.

Idaho Office of the Governor, Idaho State University announce details of tuition lock pilot program for ISU students

MERIDIAN – Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho State University have announced the details of a pilot program that would ensure that base tuition rates for undergraduate Idaho students remain the same for four continuous academic years.

Pop-up centenary exhibit to highlight 1916 Easter Rising

Students from the Department of History at Idaho State University will have their work covering the 100-year anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland displayed in a centenary exhibit in ISU’s Pond Student Union Building on March 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Celebrate Shakespeare 400 at Idaho State University April 5

POCATELLO – In honor of Shakespeare 400, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's life (1564-1616), the Department of English and Philosophy at Idaho State University is sponsoring a public lecture titled, "Editorial Re-Fashioning, Or What Have We Done to Shakespeare?"

ISU Professor Emeritus James Aho publishes “Far-Right Fantasy: Sociology of American Politics and Religion and Politics”

POCATELLO – Idaho State University sociology Professor Emeritus James Aho’s latest book, “Far-Right Fantasy: A Sociology of American Religion and Politics,” has been released by the world’s largest academic publisher, Routledge.

Idaho Museum of Natural History hosts 28th Science Trek sleep over April 22-23; sign-up deadline is March 31

POCATELLO – Third to fifth graders are invited to explore new frontiers with an overnight Science Trek adventure hosted by the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Idaho Public Television on April 22-23.

ISU’s 45th annual Spring Powwow set April 1-2

Idaho State University history professor Zack Heern looks to help change the perspective towards the Middle East

POCATELLO – On Sept. 11, 2001, Zack Heern sat in a University of California, Los Angeles classroom astonished by the attacks on the World Trade Center. Heern was an undergraduate student of Middle East studies at the time.

I Chose ISU, Tony Lemos, physics

POCATELLO – During his senior year in high school, Tony Lemos had the opportunity to tour the NASA Ames Research Center in California and meet face-to-face with astronauts through his involvement with the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars group

Albion State Normal School records available online at ISU Oboler Library

Idaho State University’s Donna Lybecker travels to New Zealand to speak at University of Otago

POCATELLO -- Donna Lybecker, chair of the Idaho State University Department of Political Science, recently traveled to Dunedin, New Zealand, where she spoke to students and faculty at the University of Otago about ecosystems services, the Portneuf River and policy narrative.

POCATELLO – During a March visit, Cheryl Washer, registrar and project director for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, gave a behind-the-scenes explanation of Idaho Museum of Natural History’s new “Titanoboa: Monster Snake” exhibit, which opens March 18.

Idaho State University dance students return from the American College Dance Association Northwest Conference

POCATELLO – Ten Idaho State University students and faculty from the Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Northwest Conference from March 9 to 12 in Laramie, Wyoming.

Idaho State University’s Department of Political Science to host Idaho Court of Appeals member Judge David W. Gratton

POCATELLO – Idaho Court of Appeals Member Judge David W. Gratton will visit Idaho State University’s campus on March 28 and 29 to speak to Idaho State University students, area high school students and community members in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Associate Professor Ruiling Guo’s dissertation titled “Prediction of Intention to use Evidence-Based Management among Healthcare Administrators in the United States” has been recognized

POCATELLO—“An Enchanted Evening – Broadway Hits and More” is the theme of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony Association’s concert and fundraiser at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center on March 11.

Idaho State University MILES researchers play key role in City of Pocatello River Vision Study

POCATELLO – By providing input and informational tools Idaho State University researchers are assisting the citizens of Pocatello to create a new vision and plans for the Portneuf River running through the city.

POCATELLO—This year marks the 10-year anniversary for the Chrome in the Dome car show put on by the Idaho State University College of Technology March 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. and March 19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Holt Arena.

Largest snake in history to open at Idaho Museum of Natural History

POCATELLO — Slithering in at 48 feet long and weighing an estimated 1.5 tons, a realistic replica of Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake, will open at the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) at Idaho State University March 19.

Idaho State University College of Business offers new Master of Science in Health Informatics

POCATELLO — The Idaho State University College of Business is proud to announce a new Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) graduate program offered on the Pocatello and Meridian campuses in fall of 2016.

Intrepid Idaho State University doctoral student Ariana Tart-Zelvin aims to change a state of mind

POCATELLO—Idaho State University psychology doctoral student Ariana Tart-Zelvin has completed a dissertation study to better understand what brain areas are active when healthy adults use a cognitive strategy on a working memory task.

ISU’s 2016 Early Registration Event set April 5-8

POCATELLO– Idaho State University’s incoming freshmen and their parents are invited to participate in the 2016 early registration events scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5-8 in the Pond Student Union.

Idaho State University Professor Xu passes on her Women in Life Sciences Award

Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering annual meeting, Intermountain Conference on the Environment set March 31-April 2 at ISU

POCATELLO- The 58th Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering Annual Meeting and Symposium will meet jointly with the 16th Intermountain Conference on the Environment March 31-April 2 at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union.

POCATELLO – Families with two or more children ages 4-11 who physically fight on a regular basis are sought for the Sibling Aggression Project clinical study being conducted by the Idaho State University Psychology Clinic.

Spring into Nutrition at ISU with a Health and Wellness Fair by Phi Upsilon Omicron Set March 12

Alumnus Rick Carron contributes to Idaho Virtualization Lab at the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University

POCATELLO — Idaho State University alumnus Rick Carron is helping to make it possible for today’s ISU students to gain experience in a unique and specific field at the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory at the Idaho Museum of Natural History.